Luxembourg’s private equity services business of Partners Group, which accounts for more than a third of its revenue, held up well last year in what otherwise was a challenging year for the Swiss-based firm. Partners Group on Tuesday reported that its …

On 19 January 2024, the Council of the European Union published the final compromise containing amendments to Directive 2009/138/EC (Solvency II). The text contains details of the modified “Long-term equity investments” (LTE) sub-model (with a favourable …

Fund managers seeking to launch new Eltif 2.0 funds can do so even though the crucial ‘level 2 RTS’ standards have yet to be finalised, according to Marco Zwick, the CSSF director in charge of supervising investment funds said while speaking at an …

As European skies darken with the storm clouds of geopolitical tensions, particularly the shadow cast by Russia's war against Ukraine, a stark dilemma has emerged on the horizon for the continent's asset managers. This quandary, deeply rooted in the ethos …

The European Long-Term Investment Fund (Eltif) stands out as a valuable and potentially crucial instrument for financing Europe's energy transition, according to the chief executive of the Luxembourg Fund Industry Association (Alfi). He underscored the …

Increasing numbers of analysts are now forecasting that the Federal Reserve will not implement any rate cuts before 2025. This follows an unexpected rise in US inflation in February, suggesting that the Federal Reserve may postpone any thoughts of …

Morningstar on Monday posted its European asset flows data for February 2024, revealing significant investor interest in equity and fixed-income funds amidst anticipation of interest-rate cuts. Europe-domiciled long-term funds reported net inflows of 19.4 …

Amundi on Monday announced the expansion of its global equities offering with the launch of the Amundi Prime All Country World Ucits ETF, now listed on Xetra. The Paris-headquartered firm said its new fund aims to offer investors cost-efficient, …

Retail investors and investment consumer rights activists concerned about the implications of the European Parliament’s handling of the retail investment package can rest easy, said rapporteur MEP Stéphanie Yon-Courtin in response to questions from …

The flow of money into sustainable investment funds, notably ESG funds, in Luxembourg significantly reversed last year when compared to a year earlier, according to data presented by the Belgian asset managers association Beama. The share of “advanced …

Luxembourg holds up well in difficult year for Partners Group

New Solvency II rules – A boost for Eltifs?

CSSF: Eltif 2 approvals proceeding smoothly, despite RTS delay

Defence investments dilemma is tough test for ESG

Alfi CEO: ‘Green Eltifs’ deserve EU-level fiscal support

More analysts expect zero Fed rate cuts before 2024

Rate cut talk pushed February fund inflows to €19.4 bln

Amundi takes fees down to 0.07% for its new all-country Ucits ETF

EU set for final push to greenlight retail investment reform

Luxembourg flows into ESG funds reversed in 2023